Unquestionably the greatest player in Texans history, wide receiver Andre Johnson left the franchise that drafted him for the Indianapolis Colts after the 2014 season. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Unquestionably the greatest player in Texans history, wide receiver Andre Johnson left the franchise that drafted him for the Indianapolis Colts after the 2014 season. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

3 Jan 2002: Andre Johnson #5 of Miami hugs the Sears National Championship trophy as quarterback Ken Dorsey #11 looks on after winning the Rose Bowl National Championship game over Nebraska at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Miami won the game 37-14, winning the BCS and the National Championship title. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge/Getty Images less

3 Jan 2002: Andre Johnson #5 of Miami hugs the Sears National Championship trophy as quarterback Ken Dorsey #11 looks on after winning the Rose Bowl National Championship game over Nebraska at the Rose Bowl in ... more

Miami's Andre Johnson, right, celebrates with his mother, Karen Johnson, as he is selected by the Houston Texans with the third overall pick in the NFL draft Saturday, April 26, 2003, in Miami. Johnson watched the selection process with family and friends at the Mayfair Hotel in Miami. less

Miami's Andre Johnson, right, celebrates with his mother, Karen Johnson, as he is selected by the Houston Texans with the third overall pick in the NFL draft Saturday, April 26, 2003, in Miami. Johnson watched ... more

Miami's Andre Johnson talks to the media after he was selected by the Houston Texans with the third overall pick in the NFL draft Saturday, April 26, 2003, in Miami. The Texans gave quarterback David Carr a new target Tuesday, July 22, 2003, signing Johnson. less

Miami's Andre Johnson talks to the media after he was selected by the Houston Texans with the third overall pick in the NFL draft Saturday, April 26, 2003, in Miami. The Texans gave quarterback David Carr a ... more

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Houston Texans general manager Charley Casserly, left, and head coach Dom Capers, right, welcome their first pick in the NFL draft Andre Johnson, a wide receiver from the University of Miami, Saturday night, April 26, 2003, at Reliant Stadium in Houston. less

Houston Texans general manager Charley Casserly, left, and head coach Dom Capers, right, welcome their first pick in the NFL draft Andre Johnson, a wide receiver from the University of Miami, Saturday night, ... more

Houston Texans welcome their first pick in the NFL draft Andre Johnson, a wide receiver from the University of Miami, while head coach Dom Capers enjoys his new prospect Saturday night, April 26, 2003, at Reliant Stadium in Houston. less

Houston Texans welcome their first pick in the NFL draft Andre Johnson, a wide receiver from the University of Miami, while head coach Dom Capers enjoys his new prospect Saturday night, April 26, 2003, at ... more

Andre Johnson, the Miami wide receiver who was the third selection in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. listens to general manager Charley Casserly during the press conference, after being signed by the Houston Texans, Tuesday afternoon. Johnson's advisor, Andre Melton, is on the far right. less

Andre Johnson, the Miami wide receiver who was the third selection in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. listens to general manager Charley Casserly during the press conference, after being signed by the ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Andre Johnson, the Miami wide receiver who was the third selection in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. is interviewed by the media after being signed by the Houston Texans, Tuesday afternoon. Johnson was joined by his advisor, Andre Melton, as well as general manager Charley Casserly, and head coach Dom Capers. less

Andre Johnson, the Miami wide receiver who was the third selection in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. is interviewed by the media after being signed by the Houston Texans, Tuesday afternoon. Johnson ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Texans wide reciever Andre Johnson pleads with the linesman after catching what would have been a Texans touchdown in front of Tampa Bay corner Dwight Smith.

Texans wide reciever Andre Johnson pleads with the linesman after catching what would have been a Texans touchdown in front of Tampa Bay corner Dwight Smith.

Andre Johnson #80, puts on his helmet during drills at the Houston Texans training camp, Thursday, August 4, 2004.

Andre Johnson #80, puts on his helmet during drills at the Houston Texans training camp, Thursday, August 4, 2004.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson and a patriotic breathe right strip on the bench at this season opening game between the Houston Texans and the San Diego Chargers in Houston at Reliant Stadium Sunday Sept. 12, 2004. less

Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson and a patriotic breathe right strip on the bench at this season opening game between the Houston Texans and the San Diego Chargers in Houston at Reliant Stadium Sunday Sept. ... more

Andre Johnson is congratulated by lineman Steve McKinney after the team was informed that Johnson was named to the Pro Bowl on Dec. 22, 2004. Johnson was informed after the Texans' practice that he had been named to the all star team. He was given a Hawaiian Lei when he was told because the Pro Bowl is held in Hawaii. less

Andre Johnson is congratulated by lineman Steve McKinney after the team was informed that Johnson was named to the Pro Bowl on Dec. 22, 2004. Johnson was informed after the Texans' practice that he had been ... more

Andre Johnson just misses a pass interned for him in the end zone as Jaguar's #31, Scott Starks defends during the fourth quarter of the Houston Texans-Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, December 24, 2005.

Andre Johnson just misses a pass interned for him in the end zone as Jaguar's #31, Scott Starks defends during the fourth quarter of the Houston Texans-Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, December 24, 2005.

Photo: KAREN WARREN, HOUSTON CHRONICLE

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Andre Johnson gains yardage after a quick out pattern in the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason game between the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium in Houston, 10/03/04.

Andre Johnson gains yardage after a quick out pattern in the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason game between the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium in Houston, 10/03/04.

Photo: Buster Dean, Houston Chronicle

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Andre Johnson runs up field as Jacksonville's #27, Rashean Mathis tries to tackle him during the 2nd quarter of the Houston Texans-Jacksonville Jaguars NFL game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday October 22, 2006.

Andre Johnson runs up field as Jacksonville's #27, Rashean Mathis tries to tackle him during the 2nd quarter of the Houston Texans-Jacksonville Jaguars NFL game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday October 22, 2006.

Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson falls away from Indianapolis Colts defender Antoine Bethea for a 17-yard reception and a first down during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, at Reliant Stadium in Houston. The Texans upset the Colts 27-24 with a 48-yard Kris Brown field goal with three seconds left. less

Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson falls away from Indianapolis Colts defender Antoine Bethea for a 17-yard reception and a first down during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, at Reliant Stadium in ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) high fives fans as he walks off the field following the Texans win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, in Houston. The Texans beat the Jaguars 42-28, to finish the season a team franchise best record of 8-8. less

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) high fives fans as he walks off the field following the Texans win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, ... more

Houston Texans Andre Johnson checks his register tape after checking out (with Dave Mitchell, store manager) at Toys R Us on Old Spanish Trail and Kirby, where twelve kids were given 80 seconds to shop courtesy of Johnson, Monday December 18, 2007. less

Houston Texans Andre Johnson checks his register tape after checking out (with Dave Mitchell, store manager) at Toys R Us on Old Spanish Trail and Kirby, where twelve kids were given 80 seconds to shop courtesy ... more

Andre Johnson gets surrounded by children wanting to hug him and thank him at Toys R Us on Old Spanish Trail and Kirby, where twelve kids were given 80 seconds to shop courtesy of Houston Texans player Johnson, Monday December 18, 2007. less

Andre Johnson gets surrounded by children wanting to hug him and thank him at Toys R Us on Old Spanish Trail and Kirby, where twelve kids were given 80 seconds to shop courtesy of Houston Texans player ... more